U.S. embassy accuses Canadian politicians of interfering in American elections

U.S. embassy accuses Canada of election meddling
U.S. embassy accuses Canada of election meddling
U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra speaks during a fireside chat at the SpaceBound 2026 Conference in Gatineau, Que., on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026.
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The U.S. embassy in Canada has released a list of quotes from Canadian politicians which it says indicate "plans to influence American politics."

Industry Minister Melanie Joly is quoted five times in the list the embassy released today.

It includes context-free quotes from Joly about pressuring American businesses and targeting U.S. states, which addressed Canada's response to American-imposed tariffs.

In a news conference on Parliament Hill today, Prime Minister Mark Carney didn't directly address the accusations but pointed out that the United States initiated trade actions against Canada.

He said everything Canada has done since has been in the interests of Canadian workers and families.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford, who is also quoted in the U.S. embassy document, said he has no interest in interfering in American elections.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 21, 2026.

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